Can-Am Leage recap July 31
Published on July 31, 2008 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
Quebec 4, New Jersey 2
@ Quebec City, QC. Time: 2:44 Attendance: 2,234
W: Luis Valdez (8-1) L: Tom Atlee (1-3) S: Jason Schutt (10)
HR: NJ-Luke Allen (7)
After allowing two runs in the first inning, the Quebec pitching staff gave up nothing more as they overcame the early 2-0 deficit to win 4-2 at home. Capitales starting pitcher Luis Valdez allowed the two runs on three hits in five innings of work to notch the win and run his record to 8-1 on the year. The Quebec bullpen combined to allow just three hits in four innings of work, anchored by closer Jason Schutt, who tossed the ninth for his 10th save. Quebec LF Eddie Lantigua led the way at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI.
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Worcester 4, Sussex 1
@ Augusta, NJ. Time: 2:30 Attendance: 2,388
W: Tom Cochran (11-0) L: Gary Galvez (2-5) S: Eddie Pena (4)
HR: None
When it comes to beating Worcester starting pitcher Tom Cochran, the Can-Am League has yet to find the winning formula. That held true in this one as well, as Cochran allowed one run on four hits while fanning four in eight innings to improve to 11-0 on the season. The Tornadoes rapped out 10 hits in support of their ace, led by 1B Chris Colabello who was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Worcester CF BJ Weed also had a nice game at the plate. He was 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored. Tornadoes reliever Eddie Pena took over for Cochran in the ninth and retired the side in order for his fourth save this year.
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Atlantic City 5, Ottawa 3
@ Atlantic City, NJ. Time: 2:31 Attendance: 3,346
W: Brian Rodaway (8-5) L: Fraser Robinson (3-6) S: Kyle George (3)
HR: AC-Jason Hurst (1)
In a game that was a back-and-forth battle early on, the Atlantic City Surf seized the lead for good when they plated two runs in the fourth inning to take a 4-3 lead. The Surf added a run for insurance in the seventh and went on to win by two behind a solid outing from starting pitcher Brian Rodaway. Rodaway allowed three runs on eight hits while striking out six without issuing a base on balls. The victory for Rodaway brings his record to 8-5 on the year. Atlantic City C William Plaza led the way at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Surf RF Jason Hurst homered in the game and finished 2-for-4 with two RBI.
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Nashua 6, Brockton 5 (10 innings)
@ Nashua, NH. Time: 3:13 Attendance: 1,575
W: Brett Palanski (1-2) L: Jerry Dunn (1-2) S: None
HR: BR-Josh VanDer Hey (6)
With the score tied 5-5 in the bottom of the 10th inning, Nashua CF Ervin Alcantara came home to score on a single by RF Jerod Edmondson, giving the Pride a 6-5 victory. Nashua 3B Aregenis Tavarez led all hitters in the contest, going 4-for-4 with a run scored. Edmondson was right behind him, going 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI. Pride reliever Brett Palanski was credited with the win, his first of the season, after tossing a perfect 10th to set the stage for Edmondson's heroics. Brockton C Josh VanDer Hey hit a solo home run and was 1-for-3 in the losing effort.
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SECOND HALF STANDINGS
W L GB
Atlantic City (25-22) 12 5 --
x-Quebec (31-16) 11 6 1.0
Nashua (21-26) 9 7 2.5
Worcester (26-21) 9 7 2.5
Brockton (22-25) 9 8 3.0
Ottawa (13-34) 7 10 5.0
Sussex (25-22) 6 11 6.0
New Jersey (25-22) 4 13 8.0
x-Won first half. First half record is in parentheses.
If one club should win both halves, the top three teams with the best overall winning percentage in the entire season shall qualify for the playoffs.
OVERALL STANDINGS
W L GB PCT
x-Quebec 42 22 -- .656
Atlantic City 37 27 5.0 .578
Worcester 35 28 6.5 .556
Brockton 31 33 11.0 .484
Sussex 31 33 11.0 .484
Nashua 30 33 11.5 .476
New Jersey 29 35 13.0 .453
Ottawa 20 44 22.0 .313
x-Won first half
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Tomorrow's Schedule w/Pitching Probables (All times are Eastern):
Worcester (Chandler Barnard, 1-0 and Alex Pena, 1-3) at Nashua (Ryan Buckland, 0-0 and Hideki Nagasaka, 6-3) [DH] 6:05 PM
Sussex (Justin Knoff, 1-0) at Quebec (TJ Stanton, 3-2) 7:05 PM
Ottawa (Noel Baca, 2-7) at New Jersey (Jorge Acosta, 0-2) 7:05 PM
Atlantic City (JC Huguet, 7-3) at Brockton (John Kelly, 5-4) 7:05 PM
Canadian American League Stories from July 31, 2008
- Can-Am Leage recap July 31 - Can-Am
- Pride Walk-Off on Brockton, Again; 6-5 - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Cochran, Tornadoes Stifle Sussex - Worcester Tornadoes
- Rox falter in extras again - Brockton Rox
- Surf earn series split - Atlantic City Surf
- Rapidz can't ride surf Surf to victory - Ottawa Voyageurs
- Jackals drop ninth night - New Jersey Jackals
- Skyhawks outpitched by Tornadoes - Sussex Skyhawks
- Tornadoes earn double dip split - Worcester Tornadoes
- Rox bow out in extras - Brockton Rox
- Pride acquire infielder - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Tornadoes unraveled by Skyhawks - Worcester Tornadoes
- Nashua scores all four runs in third inning aided by two Rox errors - Brockton Rox
- Nashua Pride Propose Trade for Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez - American Defenders of New Hampshire
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